Ending Graphic

This can only be found in the Japanese version and translates to "The End".

Regional Differences

Title Screen

Japan

Europe

The title screen was completely redone for the European release. Since the Japanese version's two titles were removed (one in English and one in Japanese), the English version filled the empty space with copyright information. The Konami logo was also changed to Palcom's.

Status bar placement

The European version shifts the status bar 8 pixels downwards to make use of the extra lines of PAL resolution.

Japan

Europe

Ending

The European version has a different and funnier ending in which it says "Is this the end of GRA...", only to delete that and type in "Parodius?!?!!".

Unfortunately, the European version also completely removed the karaoke lyrics that appeared onscreen while the credits played.